Norimaki (Rolled Seaweed Rice)




3 to 4 large ume (salted plums) 2 to 3 pkgs. shaved, dried bonito 1 Tbsp. sake (rice wine) 1 Tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. shoyu Remove seeds from ume and mash ume. Combine ume with all the other ingredients. Serve with okai. MISO VARIATION: Substitute 4 tablespoons miso and 1 heaping tablespoon sugar in place…
3 Daikon, chopped crossways 1/4 cup salt Soak overnight, wash and drain 1/2 cup shoyu 1/2 cup sugar (more if desired) 1/4 cup vinegar 2 T ginger, chopped fine 1 chili pepper (optional) Cook shoyu, sugar, vinegar, ginger and pepper and boil 3 minutes. Add daikon and bring to boil fast. Cook 1 minute and…